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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $562

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
27 gen — 3 feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in October or November, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 gennaio 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,136

One-way from

$562

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,686
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/2-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Colombo to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 gennaio 2025.

mer 5/204:20CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
ven 28/320:55LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,136
lun 17/303:25CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
dom 23/314:15LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,238
gio 6/217:00CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
ven 28/309:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 21/1$1,250
mar 18/301:35CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mEmirates
mer 26/320:20LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 35mEmirates
Deal found 21/1$1,293
ven 7/310:05CMB - LHR
3 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
ven 14/306:30LHR - CMB
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$2,067
dom 8/606:45CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 25mTurkish Airlines
lun 21/718:15LHR - CMB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1$4,480

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Heathrow that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 gennaio 2025.

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ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 5/2

04:20-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Heathrow

ven 28/3

20:55-03:10

1 stop24h 45m

$1,136

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun 17/3

03:25-13:20

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

dom 23/3

14:15-08:45

1 stop13h 00m

$1,238

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 6/2

17:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

London Heathrow

ven 28/3

09:30-09:35

2 stops18h 35m

$1,250

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar 18/3

01:35-11:40

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

mer 26/3

20:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

$1,293

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 7/3

10:05-22:55

3 stops18h 20m

London Heathrow

ven 14/3

06:30-07:10

2 stops19h 10m

$2,067

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 8/6

06:45-16:40

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

lun 21/7

18:15-05:15

1 stop30h 30m

$4,480

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun 27/1

09:40-06:45

1 stop26h 35m

$562

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 1/6

20:20-06:50

1 stop15h 00m

$597

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun 3/3

10:30-09:10

3 stops28h 10m

$605

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun 27/1

20:15-16:10

2 stops25h 25m

$718

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Colombo to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,037). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 gennaio 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 gennaio 2025.

The most flights from CMB to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated 22 gennaio 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates and Etihad Airways from Colombo to London. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from $1,136. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $1,238, and Gulf Air, from $1,250. Etihad Airways is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $562. Users have also found prices from $597 and $718 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,037). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,058Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,218Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,265Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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